Toto, the spunky mutt from L. Frank Baum's "The Wizard Of Oz," is one of the most beloved pets in children's literature and in movies, thanks to the 1939 film classic starring Judy Garland.

Now let us introduce you to Murphy, the newest pup to play Toto.

You can check out this latest incarnation of the brave doggy in the family-friendly national touring production of "The Wizard Of Oz," which comes to the State Theatre in New Brunswick for performances at 7:30 p.m. May 4 and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 5. For tickets, go to stnj.org or call 732-246-7469. The show is recommended for ages four and up.

So mellow is Murphy, who plays Toto, that he has been known to fall asleep on stage.(Photo: Courtesy of the State Theatre)

In 2016, Murphy was adopted by Lizzie Webb, music director for "The Wizard Of Oz," through the Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA.

"He was such a well-behaved, calm dog so I knew he would do well in the theater," Webb said by e-mail. "Immediately after adopting him, he started accompanying me to shows, sitting in the orchestra pit and rehearsals."

Click those heels together, Toto! There's no place like home, there's no place like home...(Photo: Courtesy of the State Theatre)

"He is basically trained just like a normal dog - sit, stay, down, etc.," Webb said, "but after hours and hours of show rehearsal, he knows his blocking and what to expect in the show. After 145 shows, he can anticipate what’s going to happen next."

1. Murphy is a mutt.

2. He's no puppy.

Murphy still looks baby-cute, but he is five years old, weighing in at 11 lbs.

3. He's a fashionista.

He always wears bow ties.

4. Murphy has his own hashtag.

#montanamurphy

5. He's a sucker for Slim Jims.

At first, Murphy wasn't feeling it during a scene in which Toto must steal a sausage from Professor Marvel. But once Slim Jims were added to the scene, Murphy quickly got the hang of it.

6. Murphy likes to go sight-seeing.

"He toured Independence Hall and saw the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, walked the Freedom Trail in Boston, went to the Denver Zoo, stood at the southernmost point of the US in Key West, and explored the Mayan Ruins in Mexico," Webb said.

7. Mainly, though, Murphy likes to sleep.

"He sleeps for the majority of the day, either in people's laps and seats on the bus as we travel, in the hotel, or curled up on someone’s coat in the dressing room," Webb said. "He even sleeps on stage."